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title: "Project MUSE Journals"
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# Project MUSE Journals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-803c1a30-225b-4b57-ad22-0a9a23effb7e

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for Project MUSE Journals, a subscription service, to JISC COMMERCIAL LIMITED. The tender, part of the goods category, followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 31st December 2023 with a contract period from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2027.

This procurement process by the University of Bristol offers opportunities for businesses interested in digital humanities and social science content provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable given the nature of the service. Interested businesses should note the contract's long-term duration and consider their ability to fulfil the subscription service requirements efficiently over the contract period.

## Notice

Continued access to Project MUSE which is a leading provider of digital humanities and social science content for the scholarly community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/477ab4bb-a3f4-4862-95ff-0e5c8258994c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,122 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,366 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/477ab4bb-a3f4-4862-95ff-0e5c8258994c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/477ab4bb-a3f4-4862-95ff-0e5c8258994c
  19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tenders.bris.ac.uk

## Provenance

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